Cloud Security Digital Forensics

Shubham Paikrao

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University of Maryland, College Park Masters of Engineering in Cybersecurity May 2025 Relevant Coursework: Digital Forensics and Incident Responses, Networks and Protocols, Information Assurance, Secure Operating System, Security Tools, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Hacking of C and Unix Binaries, Applied Cryptography University of Mumbai, Mumbai Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering May 2023 Relevant Coursework: Digital Forensics, Cryptography and System Security, Cybersecurity and Law, Computer Networks TECHNICAL SKILLS

Domain: Risk Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Offensive Security, Reverse engineering, Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis, Cloud Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing Technology: SIEM tools (Splunk, Wazuh), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata), Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus), Nmap, BurpSuite, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit, AWS, Azure, sqlmap

Programming Languages: Python, C, SQL, HTML

Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH), SOC Level 2(TryHackMe), eJPT(in progress), Skills Build Cybersecurity Analyst(IBM) WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Maryland College Park, MD

IT Support Technician- Digital Services and Technologies Aug 2024 - Present

● Monitored and restricted file access based on user roles, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data across library systems.

● Assisted in digitizing, organizing, and securing library resources, ensuring data integrity through the development and maintenance of security protocols.

● Provided technical support for library workstations and networks, improving system uptime and securing endpoint devices for staff and users across the University of Maryland Library System. Tutor – Computer Networks, Operating System March 2024 - Aug 2024

● Delivered hands-on labs and tutoring sessions on networking fundamentals, system security, and operating systems to undergraduate students, reinforcing foundational concepts for cybersecurity and system monitoring. Saarth Infosec Pvt Ltd Mumbai, India

Cyber Security Intern May 2022-August 2022

● Contributed to ISO 27001 certification by implementing a data-driven password management policy and development of security policies, including Application Security, Privileged User Management, and Vulnerability Management.

● Elevated staff knowledge by 40%, cultivating a security-conscious culture by executing cybersecurity awareness programs.

● Developed a network infrastructure simulation using Packet Tracer, implementing DHCP, NAT, HTTP, FTP, and SMTP protocols, which enhanced connectivity and communication efficiency across multiple departments. PROJECTS

Security Event Simulation and Analysis

Configured and managed Elastic Stack SIEM in a home lab environment, deploying a Kali Linux VM. This hands-on project provided practical experience in security monitoring, event logging, and incident response, while enhancing skills in Elastic SIEM setup, log collection, and threat detection.

Securing the AWS Healthcare Platform

Led a project to secure healthcare infrastructure on AWS, implementing IAM policies, encryption, and CloudWatch monitoring. Mitigated vulnerabilities like Injection and Broken Authentication following OWASP Top 10, ensuring multi-level protection against cloud-based attacks.

Cyber Threat Prediction using ML

Implemented logistic regression, random forest, and decision tree for spam detection. For NLP phishing identification, employed Naive Bayes, SVM, and Random Forest, with the Logistic Regression model achieving the highest accuracy at 98.31%, showcasing analytical ability. Publication: irjet.net/archives/V9/i11/IRJET-V9I1145.pdf PortSweep

Developed a Python-based port scanning tool to conduct thorough analyses of network access points, facilitating a comprehensive evaluation of potential security vulnerabilities and accessibility. LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

Led a team in Quasar Hackathon March 2023

Co-head of Infrastructure and Security Team in undergrad student council Aug 2021-Oct 2022

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